How to Pronounce Eavesdrop

To pronounce "eavesdrop", say EAV-esdr-op — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eavesdrop”

"eavesdrop" has 3 syllables: eav-esdr-op. It rhymes with drop and top, if that helps it stick.

What does eavesdrop mean?

noun

  1. The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
  2. The space around a house on which such water drips

verb

  1. To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.

    “I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal.”

  2. To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.

Synonyms

eavesdripoverhear

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Words that rhyme with eavesdrop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropflopstoppropslop

Related words

eavesreadsneakinfiltratenoseespy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eavesdrop"?▾

"Eavesdrop" has 3 syllables: eav · esdr · op.

What is the IPA transcription of "eavesdrop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eavesdrop" is /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/.

What does "eavesdrop" mean?▾

Eavesdrop: The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house

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